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What happened to European mil aviation?

Lets think for a 2nd
4th generation fighter designs
U.S.
F-15, F-16,F-18,F14.
Russia:
Su-27, Su-30,Mig 29 ect
Europe:
Typhoon, Rafael.Griphen.
Chinese:
J-10, J-11

Flyable 5th generation designs
U.S.
F-22/Y-F-22, YF-23,X-32,F-35/X-35
Russian:
T-50, Skat.
Chinese:
J-20, J-31
Europe:
Tanaris?

Lets lets be honest, Europe is the only region
Without a 5th generation fighter on the drawing board. The Japanese, Koreans, and even Iran, are further along to building a 5th generation fighter than European companies.

Where does this put the European aircraft industry post 2030? Are the ready to cede traditional markets, to the Americans?
Iran sanctions will be gone in 10 years, which means freshly sold Typhoons, and squals, could face Chinese or Russian 5th generation fighters. discuss

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